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Anxiety over radiation burns: What can I expect?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 1 12:35pm | Replies (67)Comment receiving replies
@jennygarre
You’ll find the radiation treatment the easiest one to deal with. Don’t worry about it. Just make sure you apply cream/aloe vera right after each session (in the dressing room after radiation treatment) and reapply few times through out the day. Wash it off before each treament. Continue apply cream/ aloe vera at least a week after all treatments are done, preferably 2 weeks.
My radiologist didn't want to prescribe cream to prevent radiation burns, so I use fresh aloe vera. I found fresh aloe vera very effective for treatment of sun burn. I figure that the radiation burn is the same as sun burn. I don’t find aloe vera in the bottle is as effective. 🤗
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@myoga
Thank You for all the very helpful info!!! I saved your instructions. I just discovered this chat room with Mayo Clinic, it has been so helpful with all my questions. I have a hard time getting my questions answered. I have a great Dr. unfortunately bad bedside manner. She talks at you not to you, like she's talking to a child. But hey! I want a great surgeon, not a best friend!!!
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You may find it helpful to get some Mepafilm for treatment during radiation. I used it during my radiation treatment. I ordered it online and my oncologist was familiar with it.
It was left in place (breathable material) till 2 weeks after treatment. I didn’t get any burns and minimal discomfort. My skin looked a little red and itchy. I used a silver colloidal cream which helped.